Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Firstly, Xavier didn't know that his wife of two years could play the piano.

He bet on her, and he lost.

Secondly, at the Fulton Manor, he just wanted to have sex with her nothing more.

As for Sarah, the woman who had shattered her marriage, Lily hadn't yet confronted her directly.

The first time was when Sarah was called "Mrs. Fulton" in front of her.

The second time was when Lily watched as Sarah packed Xavier's personal clothes, taking her black stockings and lace bra from his bed.

In the face of these events, the repeated rejections for her interview seemed insignificant.

The thought of divorce still caused her pain, but she knew she had to take this path.

Two years of marriage couldn't just be erased, but long-term suffering was worse than short-term pain.

She understood all the reasoning, yet she couldn't let go, couldn't walk away as easily as Maryanne had suggested. She could not put on makeup, smile, and walk out of the courthouse with the divorce certificate. Lily hadn't slept the entire night. In the morning, she applied light makeup to cover her exhaustion and took her ID before heading out.

She arrived at the courthouse two hours early. It was still closed, but a young couple was waiting outside, excited and smiling as they chatted, their faces glowing with happiness.

Comparing herself to them, Lily felt lifeless and empty.

The cool autumn morning wrapped around her as two thick trees stood outside the office.

Their leaves, yellowing and falling, drifted to the ground-one landed on her shoulder, the other beside her white flats.

She stared blankly at the young couple, memories flooding back.

She remembered the day she had married Xavier how she had carefully prepared. She wore a beautiful gown, and her long hair was tied in a bun.

The marriage certificate had come so suddenly, and she hadn't been prepared. She wasn't sure if she could wear makeup for the photo, so she went without it.

The photo on her marriage certificate was of a fresh-faced, happy version of herself, leaning slightly toward Xavier.

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Her face radiated happiness, something that could be felt even through the camera lens.

For a long time, she had thought that the marriage certificate photo wasn't flattering. It was not ugly, but it was not her best look either.

features, she had always felt

realized it didn't matter-it was

that would soon fade into

she wouldn't

make sure

thought, the phone in her bag rang repeatedly, snapping her back to

wiped her eyes, surprised to find them wet, before answering the phone

at the screen.

You need to ask Xavier for help. He knows

of traffic outside, a grinding noise that felt like it was

"What happened to Hayden?"

ask questions! Go to Xavier, get Mr. Siester to help, and hurry to the police station. The other party's lawyer is already there. You know Hayden's temper-if he says anything wrong, it could

side of the road and hailed an Uber, heading straight

now. Nothing mattered more than Hayden. He was the only family member who had

things were tense. The company atmosphere was

for the people at the senior level, who dared

by Xavier for

report to Xavier, Timotly received another

the Wind project urgent?" Xavier's

responded reflexively, "Of course,

schedule was thrown

urgent, how come you still had time to go to the courthouse? How did you

"So, should I

several days now, Xavier hadn't gotten Lily to submit, but instead, Lily was met with his refusal to get

know when Lily

gritted his teeth, his

preparing to face him at the courthouse and argue. She knew that with his status, he wouldn't get involved in public disputes with her-he'd cave. Xavier was always able

to his

then spoke again, "Actually, it's fine if

open, and Lily rushed in, panting. "Xavier, I need to talk to you." "How did you get in here?" Xavier's expression darkened immediately, but his furrowed

assistant downstairs,"

ask for his help, and

The first line clearly read, "9:00 AM, Divorce with Mrs.

had left

still

colder, a mocking smile tugging at his lips as he leaned back in his chair,

trouble. Can you help find Mr.

"He ran someone over, but I found out

tricky, but with Mr. Siester's help, we can win. Please,

Hazel to handle the

Hayden had caused a death, and as the offender's family, they